Reading a series of obituaries from a single cemetery, as they are presented here, is like reading the multi-generational history of a community. These people were the local populace at a particular time. The people buried here knew each other, were neighbors, relatives and school mates. They attended church together and engaged in "trade" or business.  All people are listed in alphabetic order by surname at BIRTH. Women identified by a married alias only and  for whom a birth surname can not be identified, are listed on the last page for the cemetery's obituaries.

NEAL - MRS. LEON J. HALL (SRGP 77745)
Laura N. Hall, 74, wife of Leon J. Hall, of RD 1, Millerton, died Friday, Nove. 14, 1986, at the Green Home in Wellsboro, where she was a resident. She was born Feb. 12, 1912, at DeRuyter, N.Y., a daughter of William and Mabel Hinds Neal. She is survived by husband, Leon J. Hall of Millerton; son and daughter-in-law, Raymond and Lynne Hall of Poughkeepsie, N.Y.; four daughters and sons-in-law, Helen and Robert Orlando of Tioga, Hazel and Bernard Cole of Denver, Col, Janice and Frank Ameigh of Watkins Glen, N.Y., Margie and Lester Puryear of Tioga; 18 grandchildren, and 16 great-grandchildren. The funeral was held at 1 p.m. Monday at the Scureman Funeral Home, Mansfield. Burial was in Watson Cemetery, Roseville. The Rev. Douglas Hodge, pastor of Jackson Summit Baptist Church, officiated.

NEAL – MRS. SARAH ALICE (SATIE) NEAL KENYON, 66, of Mansfield, RD 2, died Sunday, Sept. 3, 1961. Survived by husband, John Kenyon; sons, William, Robert, Merle and Jack, all of Mansfield; daughters, Mrs. Raymond Comfort and Mrs. Gordon Beals, of Mansfield; sisters, Mrs. Cyril Bell of Cortland, Mrs. Leon Hall of Jackson Summit; brother, Elmer Neal of Syracuse; 13 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren. Funeral service was held at Shaw & Robena Funeral Home, Mansfield, Wednesday at 2 pm, the Rev. Donald Cronk officiated. Burial was in Watson Cemetery, Roseville.

NEWBRY, JOHN (SRGP 08781)
 John Newbry died at his home near Roseville, on Monday August 27, aged 78 years.  He had been in poor health for some time.  He leaves to mourn their loss a daughter, Mrs. Anthony Benson, with whom he had lived since the death of his wife about five years ago; three grandchildren, to whom he was very much attached, and other relatives and many friends.  Mr. Newbry was born and passed all his life upon the farm where he died.  He was a thorough businessman, fair and square in his dealings, a man who could employ the best of help because he paid good wages and was agreeable and pleasant to work for.  He was an obliging neighbor, a good citizen, a kind and indulgent parent and husband.  Such men as he are none too numerous, and are greatly missed when removed by the hand of Death.  The funeral services were held at his home at 2 p.m., on Wednesday, August 29, the Rev. S. Barrett officiating, assisted by Rev. Remer.  Burial in Roseville cemetery.  (Handwritten date 1906)

NILES - JETTIE BROWN (SRGP 05483)
 Jettie Brown, age 72, of Mansfield, Pa RD, died Sunday, Oct. 1, 1967 at Soldiers & Sailors Hospital.  Wellsboro.  Funeral was at Shaw and Robena Funeral Home, Mansfield, Wednesday at 1 pm, the Rev. Orey Crippen officiated.  Burial was in Watson Cemetery, Roseville, Pa. Survived by husband, Clarence Brown; daughters, Mrs. Jeanette Johnson of Mansfield RD 2 and Mrs. Arlene Smith of Mansfield; son, Carl Brown of Corning; mother, Mrs. Anna Niles of Mansfield, RD 2; seven grandchildren; 10 great grandchildren. She was a native of Tioga County, a member of the Tioga Valley Grange and the Methodist Church of Roseville.

NILES, WILSON B. (SRGP 05479)
 Wilson B. Niles, a life-long resident of Rutland township, died today april 15, 1936, at 5:30 p.m. at his home at Lawrence Corners, following an illness of two weeks.  Mr. Niles was a son of Russell and Delfy Bartlett Nices and was born in Rutland March 4, 1876.  September 15, 1893, he married Miss Anna R. Smith of Rutland, and spent his entire life in Rutland, where he became a successful farmer.  Mr. Niles life was an open book, a record of integrity that all might profit by following.  He was a member of tioga Valley Grange, No. 918 and a director of the Tioga County Grange Mutual Fire Insurance Company.  Surviving are his widow, a daughter, Mrs. Clarence Brown, two grandchildren, Mrs. L. D. Jones and Miss Arlene McClure, a grandson, Carl Brown, and two great-grandchildren, Larry Roe and Bryce Larue Jones, all of Rutland; four brothers, Floyd and Nathan Niles, of Mansfield; Ed Niles, of Newberry, Mich., and Verne Niles, of Manistiquee, Mich.  The funeral will be held Friday at 2 p.m. at the home, the Rev. Orey Crippen of the Tioga Baptist Church officiating.  Interment will be in Watson Cemetery, Roseville.

NILES WILSON
Funeral of Wilson Niles [SRGP 05479]
The funeral of Wilson B. Niles, held Friday afternoon at his home at Lawrence Corners, was one of the largest attended home funerals ever held in this vicinity.  Friends filled the home and stood on the porch and lawn during the service, which was conducted by the Rev. Orey Crippen. of Tioga.  The profusion of beautiful floral offerings bore mute tribute to the esteem in which Mr. Niles was held. Mr. Niles was active in civic affairs of his community and held several important offices.  He was school director of Rutland township for 18 years, supervisor for six years, and a director of the Tioga County Grange Mutual Fire Insurance Company and had held various offices in Tioga Valley Grange, of which he was a member for many years. Besides his widow, Mrs. Anna Smith Niles, he is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Clarence Brown, two granddaughters, Mrs. L. D. Jones and Mrs. Arlene McClure, a grandson, Carl Brown; two great-grandsons, Larry Roe and Bryce Larue Jones, all of Rutland; one sister, Mrs. Lamont Wood, of Elmira; four brothers, Floyd and Nathan Niles, of Mansfield; Ed. Niles, of Newberry, Mich., and Verne Niles, Manistique, Mich., and two half-brothers, Russell Niles, of Lambs Creek, and Samuel Nile, of Elmira.

NYE, DR. ORRIN S. (SRGP 18470)
 Dr. Orrin S. Nye, old time physician at Roseville, Pa., died Feb. 18, 1928.
Dr Orrin S. Nye of Rutland, Pa. died Saturday at 4:30 a.m. aged 73 years. Besides his widow, Caroline is survived by one daughter, Miss Caroline, at home; two sons Delos Nye of Reo Drista, Cal., and Donald Meyers, of Tioga; two sisters Miss Sylvine Nye, of Watkins and Mrs Elizabeth of Indianapolis, Olin Nye of Watkins Glen and Judge Bertrand Nye of Albany. Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 2 p.m. at the residence and will be private . Mr , of Mansfield will officiate assisted by the Rev. Mr. Garrett of Daggett.  Burial will be in the Benson cemetery at Rutland. [This is an alternative name for Watson, rarely used]

In 1914 she entered the training school for nurses, connected with Roosevelt Hospital and had been but a few moths graduated when the United States entered the World War. She immediately volunteered in the Roosevelt-Mackey Unit, which sailed for France one week after General Pershing. After several months service at U. S. Official Headquarters at Chaumont, she was, at her request transferred to Evacuation Hospital No. 4. She served in the following engagements; Champagne-Marne, Aisne-Marne, Oise-Marne, St. Mihiel, Meuse-Argonne and Defensive Sector. She was awarded the Croix de Guerre with gift star by the French Government for her bravery, devotion to duty and heroic conduct when Evacuation Hospital No. 4 was shelled by the enemy on November 2, 1918. It was overwork and exposure at this time that caused the illness that later cost her life. After the Armistice Miss Nye spent several months on duty at Coblenz, Germany. She is survived by her father, Dr. Orrin S.; one brother Delos F. Nye of Rio Vista, Calif., and two sisters, Margaret, now Mrs. James Paul of Spokane, Wash., and a half sister Frances Carolyn Nye of Rutland, Pa., all of whom were with her at her death. (handwritten on article 1924)

NYE, SYLVENE (SRGP 18472)
 BRAVE WAR NURSE MADE SUPREME SACRIFICE—Sylvone Nye Answers Final Call—Overwork and Exposure While in Europe With Colors Caused Death of Heroic Nurse
 Sylvene Ahaya Nye, daughter of Orrin S. Nye and the late Caroline Drake Nye, passed from this life to life eternal at her father’s home at Rutland, Penna., on July 3, 1924.  She was born in Columbus Ohio, soon after her father, located in Rutland, where Sylvene’s childhood and early girlhood were passed.  She graduated from Mansfield State Normal School and for several years engaged in teaching in Pennsylvania and New Jersey.  In 1914, she entered the training school for nurses connected with Roosevelt Hospital and had been but a few months graduated when the United States entered the World War.  She immediately volunteered in the Roosevelt-Mackey Unit, which sailed for France one week after General Pershing.  After several months’ service at U. S. Official Headquarters at Chauniont, she was, at her request transferred to Evacuation Hospital No. 4.  She served in the following engagements:  Champagne-Marne, Aisne-Marne, Olse-Marne, St. Mihiel, Meuse-Argonne and Defensive Sector.  She was awarded the Croix de Guerre with gilt star by the French government for her bravery, devotion to duty and heroic conduct when Evacuation Hospital No. 4 was shelled by the enemy on November 2, 1918.  It was overwork and exposure at this time that caused the illness that later cost her life.  After the Armistice Miss Nye spent several months on duty at Coblenz, Germany.  She is survived by her father, Dr. Orrin S. Nye; one brother, Delos F. Nye, of Rio Vista, California, sister, Margaret, now Mrs. James Paul, of Spokane, Wash., and a half-sister, Frances Carolyn Nye, of Rutland, Penna., all of whom were able to be with her for several weeks preceding her demise.  A splendid, noble, useful woman is gone.  During long months of helplessness no murmur of complaint passed her lips; her cheerfulness, her patience, her courage were marvelous and evoked the admiration and love of all. Just a few moments before the end, she turned to her little sister Carolyn, and said, “Don’t be afraid, Honey, I am just napping.”  To her classmates and the nurses of Roosevelt Hospital she was greatly attached.  Any story of her life would be incomplete without mention of their loyalty and affectionate devotion to her.  Their many acts and deeds of kindness gave her cheer and comfort and did much to help her bear her burden of helplessness.  “Sylvene does not fear, Sylvene is a soldier,” said one of her devoted nurse friends, during her illness, and surely no soldier ever met death more bravely than she.  One more flower of America’s youth has made the Supreme Sacrifice.

NYE, SYLVENE (SRGP 18472). - Miss Sulvaine A. Nye died this morning at 3:00 o'clock at the home of her parents, Dr. and Mrs. O. S. Nye at Roseville, PA, aged forty-three years. Miss Nye served as a Red Cross nurse four years in France during the World War and was awarded the medals of honor of the United States and France for her devoted services. During her service in France Miss Nye developed progressive paralysis and was compelled to return to her home. The afflication advanced and was the causse of the close of her useful life. Miss Nye is survived by her parents; two sisters, Mrs. Margaret B. Paul of Spokane, Wash, Miss Caroline Nye at home; a brother, Delos Nye of Rio Vista, Calif. The funeral will be private. The Rev. Ora Crippen will officiate. Burial in the Watson Cemetery.

OLDROYD - DOROTHY KASPER (SRGP 14747)
 Dorothy Kasper, age 90, Columbia Cross Roads, PA, diedFriday, April 19, 2002 at home. Dorothy was the daughter of the late Henry and Mildred Baker Oldroyd.  She was born in Roseville, PA on September 24, 1911. Dorothy was a member of the Roseville United Methodist Church.  She was a past member of Rebekahs and a former member of the DAR. She is survived by sons, Leroy (Linda) Kasper of Columbia Cross Roads, PA, Laurence (Diane) Kasper of Elmira, NY; grandchildren, Mary (Sandy) Higgins of Blossburg, PA, Peggy (Dan) Benedict of Allentown, PA, Bryan (Laurie) Kasper of Columbia Cross Roads, PA, Bradley (Kathleen) Kasper of Columbia Cross Roads, PA, Laurie Young of Pine City, NY, Kathy (Andy) Mrcus of Jim Thorpe, PA, Marty Kasper of Roseville, PA; two step-grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren and four step-great-grandchildren; brother, Rex (Isabelle) Oldroyd of Roseville, PA; brother-in-law, Barnard Kasper of Venice, FL and several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband, Edward C. Kasper in 1990 and brother, Judson Oldroyd in 1924. Memorial donations may be directed to the Roseville United Methodist Church, RR 2, Box 1655, Mansfield, PA 16933 or the Guthrie Hospice, RR 1, Box 154, Towanda, PA 18848.  Arrangements were by the Olthof Funeral Home in Elmira, NY. (Obit does not specify burial location - This is a guess and places her with other Rutland folks and some ofher relatives - If you know where Dorothy is buried, please let me know. JMT)

Elizabeth Oldroyd [SRGP 27053]
In Rutland Dec. 1, Elizabeth Oldroyd, aged 16 years.  Sister E. had been a member of Roseville Lodge No. 26, of I. O. of G. T., for the space of 2 ½.  She was punctual in attendance when circumstances would admit until she was attacked with a disease which terminated in her death.  She bore her sufferings without a murmur four short weeks and then bid adieu would of sorrow, leaving many friends to mourn her early departure.  She was beloved by all who knew her, and will be remembered as one taken from earth in the bloom and beauty of youth. The Lodge met and the following resolutions were adopted:  Resolved that we deeply sympathize with the family in their afflictions.  Resolved that a copy of the above be sent to each of the county papers for publication.  By order of the Lodge.  Elmer Backer, W. S.  (Thursday, December 27, 1855, Tioga Eagle, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)

EMERSON IVAN OLDROYD (SRGP 37283)
 Emerson Ivan Oldroyd, age 8, of Wellsboro, died Thursday, Nov. 15, 1962.  Survived by parents, Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Beauvier; sisters, Mrs. Letisha Devine of Watkins Glen, Miss LaRenda Oldroyd, Karen, Lena and Emogene, all at home; paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Oldroyd of Snedekerville, Pa. Funeral service was held at Kuhl Funeral Home, Wellsboro, Sunday at 2 pm, the Rev. Orey Crippen officiating.  Burial was in Roseville Cemetery.

Henry C. OLDROYD (SRGP 14735), 80, of Roseville RD, Thursday, April 18, 1963. He was a retired farmer; member of Roseville Baptist Church. Survived by wife, Mrs. Mildred B. Oldroyd; son Rexford H.; daughter, Mrs. Dorothy Kasper, both of Roseville RD; sisters, Mrs. Clara Wells of Horseheads; brother Frank of Austinville, Pa; four grandchildren. Body at Shaw & Robena Funeral Home, Mansfield. Calling hours: Saturday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral there Sunday at 2 p.m., the Rev. Orrey Crippen, Watson Cemetery, Roseville.

JUDSON OLDROYD  (SRGP 14746)
Judson Oldroyd of Roseville, Pa., died at Blossburg, Pa., at 5:30 o’clock Tuesday evening, aged 15 years. He is survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Oldroyd; a sister Dorothy. The funeral will be held Saturday at 1:30 o’clock, at the family home in Roseville, Pa. The Rev. Ora Crippen will officiate. Burial in the Watson Cemetery. (handwritten on article Nov. 25, 1924)

JUDSON M. OLDROYD (SRGP 14746)
Judson Myron Oldroyd, only son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Oldroyd, of Rutland, born Dec. 22, 1909, diedat the Blossburg hospital November 25, 1924, after a lingering illness of nearly a year’s duration of kidney trouble. He was confined to his bed nearly two months in the hospital and all that medical skill and tender care could do was done to prolong his earthly stay, but to no avail; the gates to the portal were opened and he passed into eternal sleep where no more pain or sorrow entereth. Judson was an exceptionally bright boy. He bore his burden of sickness uncomplainingly, always greeting his many friends who came to see him with a cheerful word and pleasant smile, being a comfort to those who so tenderly watched over him. Although he had been seriously ill for a long time, at the time of his death he was thought by his friends to be improving in health and his sudden passing was a great shock to all, for only that day he had written his mother, who had been with him nearly all the time of his stay at the hospital, that he was feeling good, and was looking forward to a visit from them on Thanksgiving Day, with orders for some added luxuries for his dinner. It was a great trial during his sickness to be unable to attend school and Sunday School, in both of which he took an interest. He will be greatly missed, not only in the home where no one can fill the empty place in the hearts of those bereaved of a loving son and brother, but in the community and school where he counted his friends in large numbers. The funeral, which was largely attended, was held at the family home Saturday afternoon, November 29, the Reverend Crippen officiating; interment taking place in Watson Cemetery at Roseville. The many and beautiful floral offerings spoke of the high esteem in which he was held. The boys bearing the remains to its last resting place were chosen from among his schoolmates. They were Raymond Van Zile, Lee McClure, James Forest, Cecil Crippen, Rexford Crippen, Francis Argetsinger. Besides his parents, he leaves to mourn, one sister, Dorothy.

No! No! not dead, just laid away from sight,

To slumber undisturbed through one long night;

Instead of many brief ones such as fall

In swift recurrence o’er us one and all.

Since now we wake when night has died,

May we not hope to see them face to face,

Who in the churchyard have their resting place?

Believe the Master; o’er and o’er He said—

"Why weepest thou? Only asleep—not dead—not dead."

ORLANDO   Jeffrey L. Age 41 of Campbell, NY died Thursday, September 13, 2001 at his home. He was the husband of Amy L. (Smith) Orlando. Jeffrey was born in Wellsboro, PA on May 11, 1960, the son of Bert J. and Helen (Hall) Orlando. He owned and operated the family business, Orlando's Auto Body established in 1932. Jeffrey enjoyed big game hunting, fishing, competing in modified tuck events, and was a member of the Puddle Jumpers. He was a 1978 graduate of Williamson Jr. and Sr. High School. Jeffrey is survived by: his parents of Lawrenceville, PA, his wife, a son Logan Jeffrey, Orlando and a daughter Michayla Patricia Orlando, his sister and brother-in-law, Charlotte and Harry Miller of Corning, NY, two nephews, Robert Miller of CA, and Daniel Miller of Corning, NY. Friends are invited to call on Sunday, September 16, 2001 from 1 to 3 PM at the Jacquelyn A. Buckheit Funeral Chapel, Crematory and Monuments, PC, 637 S. Main Street, Mansfield, PA. Funeral services will be held immediately following the calling hours at 3 PM with the Rev. G. Victor Perry, pastor of East Lawrence Baptist Church officiating. Burial will be in Roseville Cemetery. Jeffrey's parents, Bert and Helen Orlando suggest memorial contributions may be directed for Logan and Michayla, to First Citizens National Bank, Orlando Educational Trust, 15 S. Main St., Mansfield, PA 16933.

ORVIS, Eliza (SRGP 07205)  - Roseville News) Mrs. Wesley Reynolds died at her late home in Roseville Sunday morning. She leaves a husband and one son Lee, who was recently married and moved to Troy, and has one of the R. F. D. routes. Funeral services were held Tuesday p.m., in the M. E. church.TGR 1904 Eliza A. Orvis

OSBORNE, Arlene E. Age 92, [SRGP  19334] formerly of Mansfield, PA, died March 12, 2007 at Bradford County Manor. She was born January 10, 1915 in Mansfield, the daughter of George and Mildred Lawrence Osborne. Arlene was employed by the Mansfield Pennysaver, and was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Mansfield. She is survived by a sister, Betty Jessup of Summerfield, FL; and several nieces and nephews, including Toni Bixby of Mansfield. Friends are invited to call at the Gary W. Wilston Funeral Home & Cremation Service, 130 S. Main St., Mansfield, PA, on Friday Noon-1 p.m. Funeral services will follow there at 1:00 p.m. with Rev. George Yocum officiating. Burial in Roseville Cemetery.

GEORGE W. OSBORNE (SRGP 08707)
 George W. Osborne, age 85 of Mansfield died on Saturday, June 17, 1978 at his home at 30 South Academy Street. He was a member of the Mansfield Methodist Church.  He was employed at Wells and Goodall Garage for over 30 years. He was born February 22, 1893 in Mansfield the son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Osborne. He is survived by three daughters, Miss Arlene Osborne at home, Mrs. Anna Mae Scott of Andover, NY, Mrs. Theodore (Betty) Jessup of Buttonwood, Pa.; 16 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held at the Kuhl Funeral Home in Mansfield on Tuesday with the Rev. David L. Weaver officiating.  Burial was in the Roseville Cemetery.

ANDREW PACKER (SRGP 78414)
                Andrew Packer, 43, of Mansfield died Monday, Jan. 15, 2001, at Williamsport Hospital, Williamsport.   Born Aug. 28, 1957, in Wellsboro, he was the son of Walter Hawyard and Alice  (VanNess) Packer. Preceding him in death was his father, Walter.  Surviving are his mother, Alice; three brothers, Walter H. Packer of Gillett,  James G. Packer of Covington and Richard B. Packer of Mainesburg; three sisters and brother-in-law, Elaine A. Packer of Mansfield, Linda J. Tremante of Morris Run and Lee Ann and Kevin Jackson of Blossburg; and several aunts and uncles. A graveside service will be held at the Roseville Community Cemetery, Roseville, on Thursday, Jan. 18, at 11 a.m., with the Rev. Howard T. Woodruff officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of the Scureman Funeral Home, Mansfield

 

PACKER, Elaine Ann - Elaine Ann Packer, age 69, of Wellsboro, PA, passed away on Wednesday, July 17, 2019 at her home. She was born on October 2, 1949 in Penn Yan, NY, a daughter of Walter and Alice L. (VanNess) Packer. Elaine worked at the Comfort Inn. She enjoyed flowers and watching television. Elaine is survived by her three brothers, Walter Packer of Gillett, James Packer of Arnot, and Richard (Laurie) Packer of Mainesburg; two sisters, Linda Tremante of Wellsboro, and LeeAnn (Kevin) Jackson of Mainesburg. She was preceded in death by her parents and a brother, Andrew Packer. A burial will take place at Watson Cemetery in Roseville, PA. Buckheit Funeral Chapel and Crematory, Inc., 637 S. Main St. Mansfield, PA 16933 is assisting the family.  – Mansfield Gazette, PA, 25 July 2019

 

PARISO Donald J

Age 60, died on Friday, September 13, 2013 at the Arnot Ogden Medical Center after a short illness. Donald is the son of the late John Pariso and Angeline Altilio Pariso. Donald is survived by his loving wife, Dolleen Podleski Pariso; daughter, Angela M. Pariso, and the light of his life, his grandson, Caleb I. Pariso; brothers, Patrick, (Barbara), John, (Mary Margaret), Richard, (Louise), Thomas, (Anne); sister, Mary Teresa Held, (Robert); brother-in-law, John N. Podleski, (Lore); mother-in-law, Doris Podleski and many aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews. Besides his parents, Donald was predeceased by his father-in-law, John P. Podleski. Donald was born in Elmira, graduated from Elmira Free Academy and Corning Community College and was a Veteran of the US Army. He was employed by Arnot Ogden Medical Center in Customer Service. Donald was for many years a counselor at Camp Star, and like all the Pariso family, a dedicated Yankee fan. He also enjoyed attending Christian concerts with his wife and the fellowship at his Monday night Bible study. His passion though, besides his family, was fishing. Donald spent much of his free time on or next to water with a line and bait in the water. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donation be made to a Trust Fund for his Grandson, Caleb Pariso, 7832 Fawn Oaks Court, Jacksonville, FL 32256, or to Hand in Hand Free Methodist Church at 390 Warnick Street. Family and friends are invited to call Monday, Sept. 16th from 5 to 8 pm at the James D. Barrett Funeral Home. Prayer service will take place at 8 p.m. with Fr. Richard Farrell officiating. Funeral service will take place on Tuesday, September 17 at 11 a.m. at Hand in Hand Church with Pastor Jim Payne officiating. Interment will take place in Roseville Cemetery in Roseville, PA at the convenience of the family. Star Gazette – September 15, 2013

PARKS, Henrietta   (SRGP 57091) - MRS. C.E. BURTON
 Mrs. C.E. Burton died May 14, at her home in Rutland.  The funeral was held May 17, burial in the Roseville cemetery.  Mrs. Burton, who was Henrietta Parks, was born in Corning, NY, April 29, 1856, where she passed her girlhood.  Later the family moved to Mansfield, where she was married to Clark E. Burton.  A few years later they took up their life work on the farm in Rutland.  She is survived by her husband, C.E. Burton, and one son, E. Lewis Burton; a daughter, Mrs. George Dack, and three grandchildren, Dorothy, Gladys and Donald Dack, of Elmira; a sister, Mrs. E.S. Burton, of Rutland; a nephew, Walter Burton, and niece, Mrs. Robert Palmer, of Mansfield.  (The Agitator: Wellsboro, PA, Wednesday, June 2, 1920)

PATRICK - GERTRUDE M. SWAIN (SRGP 51705)
 Gertrude M. Swain, 87, of Lawrenceville, PA died February 19, 1990 at Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hospital, Wellsboro. Mrs. Swain was born September 7, 1902 in Buffalo, NY, the daughter of Charles and Gertrude Ebert Patrick.  She was a member of the Roseville United Methodist Church. She is survived by son, Leo Swain Jr. of Lawrenceville, PA; daughter, Mrs. Ruth Bailey of Pine Valley, NY; eight grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren. Services were held February 22 and the Wilston Funeral Home in Mansfield with the Rev. Robert Stump officiating and burial to be in Watson Cemetery, Roseville. (TGR, Thursday, March 1, 1990)

PATRICK - GERTRUDE M. SWAIN (SRGP 51705)
Age 87 of RD 1, Lawrenceville, Pa., Monday, February 19, 1990 at Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hospital, Wellsboro, pa. Friends are invited to call at the Wilston Funeral Home, 18 N. Main St., Mansfield, Pa., Wednesday 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral services will be held there Thursday at 2 p.m. with the Rev. Robert Stump officiating. Burial in Watson Cemetery, Roseville, Pa. Survived by 1 son Leo Swain, Jr. of Lawrenceville,Pa.; daughter Mrs. Ruth Bailey of Pine Valley, N.Y.; 8 grandchildren; 18 great grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband, Leo Swain, Sr., in 1980. Mrs. Swain was born September 7, 1902 in Buffalo, N.Y. the daughter of Charles and Gertrude Ebert Patrick. She was a member of the Roseville United Methodist Church.

PATRICK - GERTRUDE M. PATRICK SWAIN (SRGP 51705), 87, of RD 1, Lawrenceville, died Monday, Feb. 19, 1990, at Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hospital, Wellsboro. Born Sept. 7, 1902, in Buffalo, NY, she was the daughter of Charles and Gertrude Ebert Patrick. She was a member of the Roseville United Methodist Church. Preceding her in death was her husband, Leo Swain, Sr., in 1980. Surviving are a son, Leo Swain Jr. of Lawrenceville; daughter, Ruth Bailey of Pine Valley, NY; eight grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren. Calling hours will be held at the Wilston Funeral Home, 18 N. Main St., Mansfield, on Wednesday, Feb. 21, from 7-9 pm. Services will be held at the funeral home Thursday, Feb. 23, at 2 pm. Rev. Robert Stump will officiate. Burial will be made at the Watson Cemetery, Roseville.

PATT –MARION P. RANCK, age 89, of Millerton, PA, passed away at her home on Monday, March 10, 2014, surrounded by her loving family. Marian was born September 20, 1924 in Morris, PA, a daughter of Alex and Alice (Creek) Patt. She was the widow of John C. Ranck. Marian was a member of Holy Child Catholic Church, the Mansfield VFW, and had worked at The Steak House in Wellsboro, PA. Marian enjoyed cooking, reading and crocheting. Marian is survived by 3 sons and a daughter-in-law, Michael (Rose Foster) Ranck of Lawrenceville, PA, John (Eileen) Ranck of Wellsboro, PA, Joe Ranck of Elmira, NY; 2 daughters and a son-in-law, Peggy Westmoreland of Clemson, SC, Susan (Tim) Horton of Elmira, NY; 14 grandchildren; 14 great grandchildren; 3 sisters and a brother-in-law, Dorothy Green of Tioga, PA, Charlotte Stevens of Tioga, PA, Patricia (George) Duford of Rochester, NY. She was predeceased by her husband, John; a brother, Ed; 3 sisters, Genevieve, Christina and Loretta. Family and friends are invited to call on Wednesday, March 12, 2014 from 9:00 to 10:00 A.M. at Holy Child Catholic Church, 245 S. Main St., Mansfield, PA. A memorial mass will be celebrated at 10:00 A.M. at the church with Rev. John J. Chmil as celebrant. Burial will be in Roseville Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Susquehanna Hospice, 24 Walnut St., Wellsboro, PA in Marian's memory. (Watson Cemetery)

PERRY, Alice, MRS. HENRY TEMPLE
Mrs. Alice F. Temple, 73 of RD 1, Lawrenceville died Thursday, Aug. 2, 1984 at Corning Hospital, Corning, N.Y. where she had been a patient. Born at Elmira, N.Y. on Oct. 27, 1910, she was a daughter of John and Mary Teneyck Perry. Her husband, Henry Temple, died Feb. 16, 1981. Surviving are: two sisters, Mrs. Nellie Maynard and Mrs. Eunice Brockway, both of RD 1, Lawrenceville. The funeral was held at 3 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 4, 1984 at the Kuhl Funeral Home, Mansfield with the Rev. Thomas Fischer, pastor of the Mansfield Chapel, officiating. Burial was in Watson Cemetery, Roseville. Friends were invited to call at the funeral home from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday, Aug. 3, 1984.

EUGENE H. PERRY (SRGP 79168) (death 1956)
Eugene H. Perry, 74, of Mansfield, Pa, died unexpectedly Sunday, April 29, at home of daughter, Mrs. Elwin Vermilyea.  He was a retired farmer of Richmond Township. Survived by wife, Mrs. Nellie Perry; daughter, Mrs. Helen Seelye, and Mrs. Jeanette Vermilyea both of Mansfield and Mrs. Ruth Hills of Buffalo, N.Y.; sisters, Mrs. Francis Priest and Mrs. Bertha Ten Eyck both of Mansfield; brother, Roy Petty of Troy; nineteen grandchildren. Several nieces and nephews. Funeral was held at the Shaw and Robena Funeral Home Wednesday at 2 p.m.  Rev David J. Griffiths officiating. Burial in Watson Cemetery Roseville.

PERRY - Scott, Mrs. Frances ( Priest) (SRGP 78399)
Age 86 of Mansfield, Pa. RD 3, Wednesday, January 26, 1972 at the soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hospital, Wellsboro. Friends are invited to call at the Shaw and Robena Funeral Home, Mansfield, Thursday evening 7 to 9 pm. Funeral services there Friday at 2 pm. Watson Cemetery, Roseville. Survived by son, Jesse Priest of Mansfield, RD 3; daughter Mrs. Louise Badger of Inglewood, Fl; four grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; sister, Mrs. Bertha Teneyck of Wellsboro, Pa.

Betty Louise PHILLIPS, (SRGP 80477) a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Earl Philips, died Monday at 9:20 p.m. at the family home Roseville, Pa., aged 2½ years. The parents; a sister, Wanda June; the grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Philips survive the child. Funeral will be held at the Baptist Church in Roseville, Pa., Wednesday at 2 p.m.  The Rev. Crippen will officiate.  Burial will be at the Watson Cemetery.

PHILLIPS -  KATIE STOUT (SRGP 13616)
 Katie Stout, age 89 of the Van Zile Nursing Home in Cowanesque, formerly of Roseville, died on Tuesday, September 27, 1977. Funeral services were held at the Kuhl Funeral Home in Mansfield Saturday at 9:30 am with Rev. Charles Stewart officiating.  Burial was in Watson Cemetery, Roseville. She is survived by a son, Herbert of Elmira; five grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren, and 15 great great grandchildren.  She was a member of Roseville Baptist Church and active in the True Blue Class of the Church.  She was the widow of Jonah Stout; born Sept. 17, 1888 in Bradford County.

PHILLIPS - Wanda June
Wanda June Phillips, six-year-old daughter of Earl Phillips, of Mansfield, died at the home of her grandfather, Tom Armstrong, on the Newtown Road, Dec. 25; burial in the Roseville cemetery.  Her death is the third in the family in seven months.  Her mother, Mrs. Melene Phillips, died May 17, and her grandmother, Mrs. Thomas Armstrong, died July 23.  She is survived by her father and two grandfathers, Thomas Armstrong and Eugene Phillips, also several aunts.
 

PIERCE – MRS. HATTIE B. HALL, age 93, of Troy, formerly of Elmira, died Friday, Dec. 25, 1964. She was a member of Roseville Methodist Church. Survived by niece, Mrs. Lura Kingsley of Millerton RD 2. Funeral was held at Vickery Funeral Home, Troy on Monday at 11 am, the Rev. Orey Crippen officiating. Burial was in Roseville Cemetery.
 

PIERCE - LONGWELL, MRS. IDA MAY (SRGP 18562)
    Mrs. Ida May Longwell, of Rutland, diedat her home May 27th at 7:30 a.m.  She was born near Boilet, Ill., Oct. 3, 1858.  Her parents moved east when she was one year old.  She is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Malcolm (Lura-handwritten) Kingsley, one granddaughter, Miss Leona Kingsley, of Rutland; one brother George M. Pierce, of Glendale, L.I.; one sister, Mrs. William Hall, of Elmira; two nieces, Miss Gertrude Pierce, of Glendale, Mrs. George Wilson of Austinville, and two nephews, Roy and Clarence Pierce, of Glendale.  The funeral was held Saturday May 30, at 10:30 a.m. at the home of her daughter, Rev. Orey Crippen, of Tioga, officiating.  The pallbearers were Fred Wilcox, Frank Williams, Mack Sweeley, Fred Sweeley, Harry Brace, Roy James.  Burial was in Watson Cemetery, at Roseville.

PIERCE - ROY, Donna J.
Age 71, diedon Monday, May 11, 2009, at St. Joseph's Hospital. She is survived by her children, Rex Roy, Raymond Roy Jr., Dawn Kolar, Sandy Bolt, Joyce Finnerty, Patti Eldridge; stepchildren, George Roy, and Cathy Bacon; numerous grandchildren, and great-grandchildren; sisters, Rose Kauffman, Marian Deutcher, Patti Kirk, Minnie Kulago, Debbie Pierce; brothers, Gerald and Dale Pierce. Predeceased by husband, Raymond L. Roy Sr., and several siblings. Donna enjoyed crocheting in her spare time. Family and friends are invited to call at Olthof Funeral Home, Inc., 1050 Pennsylvania Ave., Elmira/Southport, NY on Friday, May 15, 2009, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. with Funeral Service there Saturday, May 16, 2009, at 1:00 p.m., the Reverend Laurie Greenlaw will officiate, followed by graveside service in Roseville Cemetery, Roseville, PA.  Published in the Star-Gazette from 5/13/2009 - 5/14/2009

 

FRANKLIN STORY PILLING JR., 79, of Roseville, PA, passed away Thursday, December 4, 2014, at Broad Acres in Wellsboro. He was born May 7, 1935, in Collingwood, NJ, son of Franklin Stoy Pilling Sr. and Myrtle Hickman Pilling. Frank was a retired teacher, who taught second through sixth grade in New Jersey and New York for 36 years. He loved vintage cars and a Sunday drive. Frank lived a nomadic lifestyle between Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Florida, New York and Virginia, where he was the original "House Flipper". His changing vehicles and homes were an adventure. He was a member of the Millerton Methodist Church. Frank is predeceased by his wife, Dorothy Anna Pilling, to whom he was married 55 years before her death in 2010. Frank is survived by his five children; Kathy Pilling-Whitney (Mark Whitney), of Tioga, PA, Franklin Stoy Pilling III (Lisa), of Roseville, John Pilling (Denise) of Roseville, Barbara Pilling (Chris Taylor), of Pitman, NJ and Carl Pilling (Bonnie) of Portville, NY. He is also survived by a sister, Mary Jane Stiles of Millville, NJ; step-sisters, Mary Lee Duffield, of Southampton, NJ and Carolyn Taylor, of Ringold, GA; eight grandchildren, and ten great grandchildren. He was predeceased by a grandson, Anthony Pilling. Friends are invited to call at the Gary W. Wilston Funeral Home, 130 S. Main St., Mansfield, PA, Saturday, December 13 from 10-11 AM. Funeral services will follow there Saturday at 11:00 AM with Pastor Jennifer Wolf officiating. Burial in Roseville Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital , 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, Tenn. –Elmira Star-Gazette 12/10/2014

WALLACE PORTER  (SRGP 08760)
Wallace Porter, age 91, of Mansfield, Pa. RD 2, died at Blossburg State Hospital. Sunday, Jan. 15, 1967. Funeral was at the Vickery Funeral Home, Tuesday at 2:00 p.m., the Rev. Orey Crippen officiated. Burial was in Rutland Cemetery. Survived by Wife, Mrs. Fannie Porter; three step-sons, Harry Hill of Mansfield, RD 2, Charles Hill of Elmira, Don Eddy of Troy, Pa., RD 1. Several nieces and nephews.

POWLISON - Sidney A. Powlison, 92, [SRGP 59148] of Roseville, died Saturday, July 29, 2006 at Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hospital, Wellsboro. He was born Aug. 15, 1913 in Wellsboro, the son of Sidney and Bess Spencer Powlison. He was the retired manager of Dunham's Hardware, Wellsboro and a World War II Army veteran. He was a member of the Roseville United Methodist Church and the Blossburg Veterans of Foreign Wars. Surviving are his wife of 59 years, the former Marion Benson; four sons and daughter-in-law, Kenneth and Barbara of Mansfield, James and Michele of Millerton, Richard and Brenda of Covington, Arthur of Mansfield; 10 grandchildren; and 10 great grandchildren. In addition to his parents, Sid was predeceased by a sister, Eleanor Treat. Friends were invited to call at the Gary W. Wilston Funeral Home and Cremation Service, Mansfield on Tuesday, Aug. 1. Services followed calling hours with Rev. Kevin Brophy officiating. Burial was made in Roseville Cemetery. - Wellsboro Gazette, August 2, 2006

LITTLE CHILD KILLED INSTANTLY BY TRUCK (Donald Richard PRIEST SRGP 05203)
As George Priest was backing his truck out of the driveway at his home in Sullivan Township Saturday afternoon, he failed to see his six-year-old son, Donald Richard, playing in the driveway, and backed the truck over his head, killing him instantly. The boy’s grandfather, Harry Priest, witnessed the accident. Mr. Priest, who operates a freight truck, had resided in Mansfield until a few weeks ago, when he moved his family to his father’s home in Sullivan. Donald Richard was an only child and was born December 1, 1928. The funeral was held Monday at 2:30 p.m. at the home in Sullivan, the Rev. Orey Crippen of Tioga officiating. Interment in the Watson Cemetery, Roseville. The sympathy of the entire community goes out to Mr. and Mrs. Priest in their bereavement. (hand written on article Dec. 22, 1934)

Harry B. PRIEST, 67, (SRGP 65851) of Mansfield RD, pa., Sunday night, Nov. 20, 1949. Survived by wife, Mrs. Frances Perry Priest; daughter, Mrs. Louise Batsford of Binghamton; sons George of Elmira, Jesse of Troy, Pa.; five grandchildren. The body is at the Soper & Vickery Funeral Home, Troy, and this morning will be removed to the family home, where funeral will be held Wednesday 11 a.m. The Rev. Orey Crippen. Watson Cemetery, Roseville, Pa.

PRIEST - Badger, Mrs. Louise (Priest) (SRGP 78430)
Age 80 of Avon, Fl, Graveside services were held Saturday October 22, 1983 at 2:30 pm, at Watson Cemetery in Roseville, Pa, with Rev. Kenneth M. Meyer officiating. She was born August 19, 1902 in Roseville, the daughter of Harry and Frances Perry Priest. Survived by one brother, Jesse Priest of Mansfield; 2 nieces, Mrs. Thomas ( Wanda) Bogaczyk, of Fulton, NY, Mrs. Robert ( Marge) Wiggins of Pine City, NY; 2 nephews in Alaska. Arrangements by the Kuhl Funeral Home, Mansfield, Pa.

AUSTIN D. PRUTSMAN (SRGP 16033)
Austin D. Prutsman, age 82, of Millerton, Pa. RD 2, died suddenly Sunday, April 16, 1972 at his home. Funeral service will be held Thursday at 1:00 p.m. in the Shaw and Robena Funeral Home. Burial in the Roseville Cemetery. Survived by son, Richard D. Prutsman, Sr. of Millerton RD 2; daughter, Mrs. Milton Scott of Elmira; sister, Mrs. Jay Warner of Fort Mills, S.C.; several grandchildren; two great grandchildren; niece, Mrs. Amanda Hyde of Jobs Corners; nephew, Morris Warner of South Carolina. Mr. Prutsman was a member of Friendship Lodge F&AM, Mansfield, member of the Order of Moose, Elmira.

PRUTSMAN, Helen Beebe  (SRGP 14856)- Mrs H.B. Argetsinger died Thursday afternoon at the home of her son C.L.Argetsinger 635 West Church street . She is survived by two sons, C.L. Argetsinger, of Elmira and Roy Argetsinger of Fairmont, W. Va. A prayer service will be held at the family home Saturday morning at 11 o,clock and the funeral service at Roseville,Pa. at 1:30 o,clock. Burial in Roseville cemetery (Watson Cemetery - died 22 OCT 1925)

 

PRUTSMAN- HELEN B. ARGETSINGER
   Mrs. Helen B. Argetsinger was born in Middlebury Township, Tioga County PA., November 15, 1846, and diedat the home of her son, C. L. Argetsinger, Elmira, N.Y., October 22, 1925. An injury to her hip August 13, 1925, and other contributing causes hastened her death. She was the  oldest of three daughters born to Jacob Prutsman and Maria Beebe Prutsman and was the only surviving member of the family. Her girlhood was passed  in the vicinity of her birth where she met with admiration and favor. She attended the district school and Mansfield Seminary, her work as a student being characterized by diligence and application. When 17 years of age, during a series of meetings in the district school house, she pronounced her allegiance to the Christian faith and later joined the membership of the Baptist Church, doing much work for the church in various capacities when health and strength permitted. She was married January 14, 1873, to Hugh Argetsinger. To them two sons were born. Having the welfare of her family at heart, she took much interest in the execution of her plans to that end. She was a member of several organizations and enjoyed the friendship and respect of her acquaintances. She is survived by her two sons, C. L. Argetsinger, Elmira, N.Y., and Roy J. Argetsinger, Fairmont, W. Va.; also three grandsons and  one granddaughter.

 

PRUTSMAN Richard Damon Prutsman Sr.

Richard Damon Prutsman, Sr., (Bun), 93, of Millerton, PA died in his home on Wednesday, May 9, 2012. Richard was born in Roseville, PA on their family farm July 20, 1918 and worked on the farm until 1966 where he was a 5th generation farmer in Rutland Township. After leaving the family farm in 1967, he went on to work for American LaFrance where he worked on the Final Assembly Line. His years at American LaFrance ended after he retired in 1983. He then moved with his wife, Eleanor Prutsman, to Florida where he lived for several years.  Richard was predeceased by his wife of 55 years, Eleanor (Bradt) Prutsman of Elmira, NY; his parents, Austin Damon (Mable White) Prutsman; sister, Marian Scott; step-brother, Leland Lamphier; and daughter, Carol Lee Prutsman of Roseville, PA 1942-1943. He is survived by wife of 3 years, Barbara Prutsman; children son, Richard (Diane) Prutsman, and daughter, Diane (Thomas) Leflam; grandchildren, Carolyn (Clint) Sherman, Marilyn (Steve) Kriesher, Lisa (Chris) Cabana, David (Denise) Bresiger, Damon (Renee) Prutsman, Felicia (Chaes) DAndrea, and Rachael (Marc) Landolf; 7 great grandchildren; 2 great-great grandchildren.  Richard was a very happy, outgoing and loving man. He loved spending time with his family, helping on the family farm, was a member of the Mansfield Masons, loved dancing, playing shuffle board, doing puzzles and playing cards.  Family and friends are invited to call on Saturday, May 12, 2012 from Noon to 2:00 P.M. at Buckheit Funeral Chapel and Crematory, Inc., 637 S. Main St., Mansfield, PA. Funeral services will follow at 2:00 P.M. with Pastor Harold Burrell officiating. Burial will be in Roseville Community Cemetery, Roseville, PA. Memorial donations may be made in Richards memory to the Roseville Cemetery Association, c/o Linda Dunkleberger, Sec./Treas., 828 Kingsley Rd., Mansfield, PA 16933.  Star Gazette – May 11, 2012

 

RICHARD D. PRUTSMAN JR., age 65, of Millerton, PA, died Thursday, August 27, 2015 at home. He was born January 7, 1950 in Elmira, NY, a son of Richard D. Sr. and Eleanor (Bradt) Prutsman. Richard is survived by his wife, Diane (Dunkle) Prutsman. He was a lifetime dairy farmer, enjoyed tinkering and restoring his manure spreader. In addition to his wife Diane, Richard is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, Damon and Renee Prutsman of Roseville, PA; 4 daughters and sons-in-law, Marilyn and Steve Kreisher of Canton, PA, Carolyn and Clint Sherman of Troy, PA, Felicia and Chaes D'Andrea of Millerton, PA, Rachael (Josh Barrett) Prutsman, of Roseville, PA; 9 grandchildren, Jack, Nick, Seth, Jasmine, Emaleigh, Emily, Daniel, Alivia and Nathan; 2 great grandchildren; a sister, Diane LaFlam of Silver Springs, FL; a niece, Lisa and Chris Cabana, and a nephew, Chris Bresinger. He was predeceased by an infant sister and a brother-in-law, Thomas LaFlam. Family and friends are invited to call on Sunday, August 30, 2015 from 1:00 P.M. to 2:00 P.M. at Buckheit Funeral Chapel and Crematory, Inc., 637 S. Main St., Mansfield, PA. Funeral services will follow at 2:00 P.M. at the funeral chapel with Pastor Harold Burrell officiating. Burial will be in Roseville (Watson) Cemetery, Roseville, PA. Memorial contributions may be made to the Falck Cancer Center, 600 Roe Ave., Elmira, NY. –Elmira Star-Gaszette 8/28/2015